Last year, Westmoreland County
Food Bank faced many obstacles
in the fight against hunger.

Contents
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support and revenue

3 mission
4 vision
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expense/budget breakdown

6 achievements/accreditations
9

special events

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partner agencies

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valued volunteers

16 contributors
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leave a legacy

ANNUAL REPORT

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It began in the midst of a statewide budget stalemate. And while our organization
fared better than others, it was not without a struggle to maintain services to the
16,500 individuals that turned to us for help.
While 2016 presented many challenges, I am pleased

serve our less fortunate neighbors. With this in mind, our

to report that the Food Bank made meaningful strides

employees, our board, and myself, as well as the thousands

in the pursuit of our mission. During this time, the

we serve each month, offer to you our sincere thanks.

organization increased services to food insecure persons

You may never meet the people you have served or see the

with the expansion of the weekend Backpack Program

true impact you have made in someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life, but please know

to serve 33 additional children at the start of the school

that you have made Westmoreland County a better place to

year. Additionally, the Food Bank launched the Military

live for those who fight the terrible plight of food insecurity

Share Program through a newly formed partnership with the

on a daily basis. Again, God bless you and thank you for

Pennsylvania National Guard Family Assistance Center.

your continued support!

This program aided 63 military families comprised of 179
individuals in need of food. Finally, we introduced the Fill
a Glass with Hope campaign by distributing nearly 6,000
units of fresh fluid milk at many of our local pantries delivering
essential nutrients to food

nation, we pressed on and
prepared for another year.
We have become more reliant
on individual, corporate, and
foundation giving, rather than
traditional funding streams

Shujuane L. Martin

that continued to diminish.

Wallace N. Tobin

We have also called upon

Jeffrey Trout

our volunteers to help us

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financials
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A

B

Support & Revenue
A

Grants & Contracts:

$ 1,529,759.00

B

Donated Food:

$ 8,361,568.00

C

Contributions (Other):

$ 15,400.00

D

Corporate & Individual Donations:

$ 1,788,242.00

E

Donations (other):

$ 1,000.00

F
Revenue
Shared Maintenance:
$ 187.00
Interest Income:

$ 690.00

Rental Income:

$ 176.00

Other Income:

$ 16,153.00

Salvage Income:

$ 5,343.00

Trucking Income:

$ 47,260.00

Membership Fees:

$

$ 1,000.00

Gain on Sale of Assets:

Total Revenue

Total Support & Revenue

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5,971.00

$ 76,780.00
$ 11,772,749.00

MISSIO N

Our Mission is to enable all
Westmoreland County residents
who are hungry or at risk of hunger
to have ready access to food.

ANNUAL REPORT

VISION

ANNUAL REPORT

To end hunger in
Westmoreland County.

financials

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I

G

Expense

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Program Services:

$ 11,307,681.00

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Management & General:

$ 198,648.00

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Fundraising:

$ 368,503.00

Total Expenses

$ 11,874,832.00

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Budget Breakdown
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Management & Fundraising:

K

Programs:

5%

95%

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achievements /accreditations

Association of
International Bakers
(AIB)

Pennsylvania Association
of Nonprofit Organizations
(PANO)

Charity Navigator

The Westmoreland County Food Bank

The Westmoreland County Food

coveted four-star rating from

maintains the private standards for

Bank has continued to uphold

good manufacturing practices and

PANO’s Standards for Excellence

In 2016, the Westmoreland County
Food Bank maintained the highlyCharity Navigator, America’s largest

®

independent charity evaluator.

food safety programs as set forth
by the American Institute of Baking,

Charity Navigator’s rating system
known as AIB International. The Food
Bank has been recognized by AIB
for complying with these industry
guidelines and achieving an excellent
rating of 945 out of 1,000 for the
2015 review. This accomplishment
is a testament to WCFB’s superior
safe food handling practices, sanitary
working conditions, and food safety
training for employees.

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which are based on fundamental
values such as honesty, integrity,
fairness, respect, trust, responsibility,
and accountability—all central aspects
to operating a transparent and effective
nonprofit organization. Attaining this
accreditation proves that the Food
Bank serves the community and
operates in a highly ethical and
respectable manner.

assesses the financial health and
accountability, as well transparency
among charitable organizations.
Achieving this recognition validates
the work of WCFB and demonstrates
the organization’s commitment
to mission.

Total pounds of donated food
from Westmoreland County
retail store partners

leave a legacy

of every dollar
raised returned
to the community
in the form of aid

Consider donating today or including
us in your will or estate plans for tomorrow.

As a member of the community, you are probably aware
many of our neighbors are in need of emergency food for their
families. You also know that this is not likely to diminish soon.
In order to effectively meet this need, WCFB strives to be
a strong and stable organization raising funds from multiple
sources. Not only is planned giving an option for donors to
consider, but it also ensures the organization is here to continue
the fight against hunger for years to come. Such options include

Westmoreland County Food Bank, Inc. is a 501(c)3 charitable organizations,
contributions to which are tax-deductible as permitted by law. The official
registration and financial information of Westmoreland County Food Bank, Inc.
may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free
within Pennsylvania 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

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bequests, cash and securities, insurance tools, charitable gift
annuities and more. To learn more about how your planned
gift can help advance the mission of Westmoreland County
Food Bank contact us at 1-800-462-2080.